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  • Familiar Faces, New Spaces

    As positions change and new members join the Facilities Information and Technology Services (FITS) team, we hear from three staff members about their new roles and what to know about them. David Martin was promoted to manager of data services for FITS after working as a data analyst for FITS since 2019. What are you most excited about in this new role? One of my primary responsibilities in my new...
    David Martin, Heather Shade, Stephen O'Daniel
  • Building Data, Walking Directions, Tree Inventory, More via GIS Maps

    The university’s geographic information system, also known as GIS, provides a variety of mapping data for the campus community, including building information, walking directions, the campus tree inventory and more. Faculty and staff may request a login via the GIS Service Request to gain access to view building floor plans. Contact Facilities Information and Technology Services for details or if...
    GIS map
  • In the News: Accessible FITS

    With the tap of a button, users can now view accessible entrances and wellness spaces on the Columbus campus map via the Ohio State app . Thanks to the Office of Technology and Digital Innovation (OTDI) and Facilities Information and Technology Services (FITS), these new resources will help create a more accessible campus travel experience. Read full article.
    View of CBEC from the outside looking in
  • FITS Recognized for Outstanding GIS Program

    Facilities Information and Technology Services (FITS) was recently recognized by The Ohio Department of Administrative Services (ODAS) with the GIS Best Practices award for outstanding enterprise-wide GIS projects. Treavon Clark, Aaron Kidwell and Larisa Kruger were highlighted during the annual Ohio GIS conference for their work providing photographic, analytic and data management support to a...
    Photo of GIS team and award